15th April, 2020
Lagos State Government has declared that all the impounded vehicles would not be returned to their owners until after the lockdown.
The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso said this on Wednesday.
Omotosho said motorists have been flocking the office of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).
He said that the motorists had also visited the Vehicle Inspection Services (VIS) and Task Force offices for the release of their impounded vehicles as directed by Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The commissioner affirmed that Sanwo-Olu has directed the release of all vehicles impounded for minor offences from March 1 to April 14.
He said the gesture is part of the palliative measures introduced to cushion the effect of economic paralysis in the state due to the lockdown, .
”For the avoidance of doubt, the governor’s directive does not invalidate the lockdown as imposed by the Federal Government.
”Concerned motorists are, therefore, not expected to visit the offices of LASTMA, VIS and Task Force for the release of their impounded vehicles until the lockdown order is lifted by the Federal Government.
”Please stay at home and ensure social distancing and regular washing of hands with soap and running water to prevent further spread of coronavirus,” he said.